The contest challenged anyone with a passion for photography to capture an image of workplace safety and health and share it with OSHA, the release stated.

According to the release, OSHA received more than 300 submissions portraying a wide range of industries and activities.

Winners were selected by an expert panel of judges that included Earl Dotter, photojournalist; Carl Fillichio, the Department of Labor''s senior advisor for communications and public affairs; Kathleen Klech, photography director for Condé Nast Traveler magazine; and Shawn Moore, chief photographer for the Department of Labor, the release noted.

The winner of the public contest was Aaron Sussell of Cincinnati, Ohio, the release noted.